A mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode characterized by neurological symptoms. A mini stroke is a serious event because it is often the warning sign of an impending stroke. The symptoms of a mini stroke begin suddenly and vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected.
The following offers an estimated range of how long alcohol stays in your blood, urine and saliva: 1  Saliva test: One to five days. 2  Blood test: 12 hours. 3  Urine test: Three to five days via Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite.  Breathalyzer test: Up to 24 hours.
Published on February 5th, 2013. The short answer to how long does alcohol stay in your system is one hour per one ounce of alcohol consumed. The liver processes one ounce of pure alcohol in sixty minutes, on average, and a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of alcohol.